Bits of Faith as published May 12, 2010

NEWSBOY STAFF

Published 12:00 am, Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Regional Prayer Gathering

The public is invited to participate in the regional prayer gathering held Mondays through Fridays from 6:30-7:30 a.m at the Kingdom Seekers Worship Center (625 Graham Street, Jasper). For directions or prayer requests call 1-877-879-5792.

Homecoming

A "homefolks singing" will be held Saturday, May 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, May 23, services will begin at 10 a.m. with a song service and the homecoming message will be brought by Bro. Wallace O. Edgar, a former resident of Sabine County who has been a longtime pastor in Texarkana. A covered dish lunch will follow Sunday's services.

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Bethel Chapel is located at 854 U.S. Hwy. 96 North in Pineland, Texas. Call 409-584-2461 for information.

Singing convention

Join the Magnolia Springs United Methodist Church 103rd Annual Singing Convention on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. On Saturday it will start at 6 p.m. followed with light refreshments. On Sunday it will start at 10 a.m. followed with lunch, please bring a covered dish. Located on Hwy. 1005 in Magnolia Springs.

Women's Day

The Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their Annual Women's Day on Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m. The theme for the occasion is "Discovering the Joy of Studying the Bible and the Work of the Holy Spirit." Rev. Willis Traylor and the Bethlehem Baptist Church will be the special guest.

Fun Food and Fellowship

On May 26 at 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church will host Fun Food and Fellowship for the community. Lunch will be served in Coleman Hall, using locally grown fresh produce from the Church gardens. It's open to the community.

New Lighthouse COGIC Ministries presents its 30th Church Anniversary Services on May 13 - 16. For more information, call 383-1140. The church is located at 1013 Helen Street in Jasper.

Annual homecoming

Friendship Cemetery located in the Roganville Community will have a singing Saturday, May 15, at 7 p.m. The annual business meeting will be Sunday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m. There will be services after the meeting followed by dinner on the ground.

Fellowship breakfast

The Kirbyville United Methodist Church will have a fellowship breakfast on May 12 at 7 a.m. in the Activity room. The speaker will be Rev. Aaron Breed.

Home Delivered Meals

Central Christian Missionary Conference, Inc. Agency, a qualified 501 (C) 3 organization that serves Jasper and Newton County will start the New Year with healthy eating monthly newsletter. If you know someone in need of Home Delivered Meals, five days a week, call 383-7585 or 382-7330.

Food drive

Region 5 ESC Adult Education English as a Second Language and Civics Education classes are conducting a food drive for the Jasper Share food pantry. Bring a canned food item to donate to the food pantry and drop it off at the Region 5 Adult Education Center, 302 S. Wheeler in Jasper.

The Mobile Food Share distribution truck will be at the Three Flags Restaurant in Bon Wier on the third thursday of each month. Distribution will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Registration for this low-income program is simple but is required. This may be done in advance or at the time of service. Since the pre-packaged food will be ordered based on number of families being served, prior registration is suggested to insure that all families can be served. For more information contact Three Flags management or Victim Coalition at 409-379-2875.